Definition
目无法纪 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'to act as if there are no laws or rules' — a strong criticism of someone who flagrantly disregards legal and social discipline. It is used in formal or critical contexts, often describing corrupt officials, reckless behavior, or institutional breakdown. The literal imagery is 'eyes see no law or discipline'.
f.e.
to have no regard for the law and disciplineto act lawlessly
Examples
- 目无法纪，。Zhèxiē tānwū fènzǐ mù wú fǎ jì, bìxū yánchéng.These corrupt elements have no regard for the law and must be severely punished.
- 目无法纪，。Ruò rénrén mù wú fǎ jì, shèhuì zhìxù jiāng dàngrán wúcún.If everyone flouts the law, social order will completely collapse.
- 目无法纪，。Tā zhàngzhe quánshì mù wú fǎ jì, zuìzhōng shòudào le fǎlǜ zhìcái.Relying on his power, he showed flagrant disregard for the law and was eventually punished by the legal system.
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